Magic Links for Memberships in Sparkforge

By Sparkforge Support Team ·Last reviewed May 3, 2026

Magic links let members log into courses without a password. Newer locations generate them from the Client Portal dashboard. Use them for password resets, invitations, email campaigns, and multi-device access.

A magic link is a one-click login that bypasses username and password. Members tap the link, land in their course, and see whatever products they have access to. It is the fastest way to get someone into a membership when they are stuck on a login screen.

Note for newly created locations: use Client Portal magic links. Generate them from Sites > Client Portal > Dashboard.

What a magic link does

The link skips authentication and drops the recipient straight into their member account. They see only the products they have been granted access to.

If you generate a magic link while logged in as an agency admin, you will see every available course in that sub-account, not the customer's normal scope. Use a member's view to test what your customers actually see.

Why operators use them

Simplified login — no credentials to remember or recover.
Time-limited access — links expire, which limits credential-leak risk.
Device portability — the same link works on desktop, tablet, or phone.

Real use cases

Password resets — send a magic link instead of running a reset flow.
New member invites — invite a buyer to their course right after purchase.
Email campaigns — drop magic links into nurture sequences for one-click access.
Promotions — link to discounted or gated content with no signup friction.
Multi-device handoff — let a member jump from email on phone to course on desktop without re-authenticating.

Two types of magic links

User magic link

For location users (your team or your client's team). Grants login access to the user's account.

Member (contact) magic link

For end customers. Grants login access to the member account and the products they own.

How to create a magic link

For client portal magic links, open Sites > Client Portal > Dashboard and follow the prompts to generate a link for the contact. For older locations using legacy membership magic links, open the contact record or membership product and look for the magic link option in the more menu.

Operational tips

Treat magic links like passwords — anyone with the URL gets in.
Use them in transactional emails, not public posts.
For high-value content, pair magic links with short expirations.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do magic links expire?

Yes. They are time-limited by design. The exact window depends on whether you are using legacy membership magic links or the newer client portal links.

Can I send magic links from a workflow?

Yes. Use the magic link merge field in an email or SMS step inside an automation, so each member gets a unique link.

Why do I see all courses when I open my own magic link?

You are logged in as the agency admin, which has full access. Test in an incognito window or as a real member to see the customer view.

What is the difference between a user and a member magic link?

User links log in team members or location users. Member links log in customers who have purchased your courses or memberships.

Are magic links secure to share over email?

They are designed for that, but treat them like passwords. Anyone with the URL during its valid window can log in.